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Belkin introduces four new headphone models in an affordable $34.99 price range, featuring advanced functionalities and high-quality audio performance.
The wired SoundForm USB-C ANC headphones include ANC, 12-mm drivers, and IPX5 rating, launching in October with a tangle-resistant 1.2-meter cable.
SoundForm Rhythm ANC wireless headphones boast 10-mm drivers, dual-microphone system, Bluetooth 5.3, IPX5 water resistance, and three listening modes with 28-hour total battery life.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…

* ToxFreeLife tested 81 headphone models from brands including Sony, Apple, JBL, Bose, Samsung, and Temu across European retail and online marketplaces.

* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.